What tips should I keep in mind?

File I-90 up to 6 months before your card expires. The I-797 receipt notice extends your card for 24 months automatically. If your card was issued before age 14 and expires after you turn 14, renewal is free.

Green Card Renewal Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost and timeline for renewing or replacing your green card (Form I-90).

Reason for Filing I-90(Why you need a new card)

Need Expedited Processing?(Expedite requests require evidence of urgency)

Using a Lawyer?(I-90 is straightforward but some prefer help)

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How It Works

Green cards (Form I-551) must be renewed every 10 years for conditional and permanent residents. Form I-90 is used to renew expired cards, replace lost/stolen/damaged cards, or update information. The I-797 receipt notice extends your green card validity for 24 months while processing.

The Formula

Total Cost = Filing Fee + Biometrics + Photos + Attorney (optional)
Note: Free renewal if filing because card was issued before age 14

Variables

$540 — Current I-90 filing fee (2024)
$85 — Biometrics services fee
24 months — I-797 receipt notice extends card validity

Example

Standard expired card renewal without a lawyer: $540 filing + $85 biometrics + $15 photos = $640 total. Processing takes about 12 months, but receipt extends your card for 24 months.

Tips

File I-90 up to 6 months before your card expires.
The I-797 receipt notice extends your card for 24 months automatically.
If your card was issued before age 14 and expires after you turn 14, renewal is free.
Lost or stolen cards should be reported to USCIS and local police.
You can file I-90 online at myUSCIS for faster processing.